Castlebar Christian Fellowship

In Called from Death to Life, Pastor Cathal Duffy explores Ephesians 5:1–20, where Paul urges believers to live out the new life found in Christ. Drawing from Romans 12:1, Colossians 3:5, and Ephesians 2:8–9, Duffy explains how salvation is not only a moment of grace but an ongoing journey of transformation.He highlights Paul’s shift from theology to practicality — from creed to conduct — calling Christians to “walk in love,” “walk in light,” and “walk in wisdom.” Just as Lazarus was called from death to life, believers are raised to new life through grace and empowered by the Spirit to reflect Christ daily.This sermon reminds us that we are God’s beloved children, called to live differently — not by striving, but by grace that continues to shape us into the likeness of Jesus.

In this heartfelt sermon, Rest In Me, Pastor Cathal Duffy shares Jesus’ timeless invitation from Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Speaking to both seekers and believers, Pastor Duffy reminds us that Jesus doesn’t offer more rules or religion — He offers relationship, restoration, and real peace.Drawing from the image of the yoke, Pastor Duffy explains how Jesus invites us to walk closely with Him, learning gentleness and humility as we trade our burdens for His rest. Through supporting scriptures such as Jeremiah 6:16 and Romans 3:23, the message highlights humanity’s weariness under sin and self-effort — and Christ’s offer of freedom through the cross.This sermon calls listeners to lay down anxiety, guilt, and striving, embracing the peace that only comes from knowing Jesus personally — the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

In this sermon, Unexpected Journeys: Seeking the King in Unexpected Places, Pastor Cathal Duffy reflects on the story of the Magi in Matthew 2:1-12, reminding listeners that God often reveals Himself through unexpected people and in surprising ways.Drawing on the meaning of Epiphany, he highlights how the Gospel of Matthew — though deeply Jewish in focus — opens with Gentiles being drawn to Christ. Through the Magi’s search, their costly gifts, and their worship, we see the call for all nations to seek and honour the true King.Pastor Cathal challenges believers to respond like the wise men — with devotion, humility, and action — rather than with indifference or pretence like Herod or the religious leaders. He urges the church to expect God’s grace in unlikely places, to recognise that faith is not head-knowledge but a heartfelt journey, and to rediscover the wonder of Christ’s coming as we step into a new year.

In this heartfelt Christmas message, Tidings of Great Joy, Jim Duffy explores Luke 2:8–20, reflecting on the humble yet world-changing birth of Jesus. The message reveals how God chose ordinary shepherds — men of humility and faith — to first receive the greatest news ever told.Duffy highlights how the angels’ message, “Fear not,” speaks to us today: before God instructs, He always assures. The shepherds’ obedience, Mary’s quiet reflection, and the angels’ song of peace all point to one truth — Jesus remains the centre of our joy and hope.Through this timeless passage, Jim calls listeners to respond in faith, reflect deeply on God’s love, and share the good news that the Saviour still speaks peace to fearful hearts and transforms ordinary lives through extraordinary grace.

In this powerful sermon, The Name Above All Names, Pastor Cathal Duffy unpacks John 1:1–18, one of the most profound passages in Scripture. He shows how John’s Gospel opens like a divine symphony, proclaiming Jesus as the eternal Word who was with God and was God — the source of all creation and life itself.Pastor Cathal draws connections between Genesis 1 and John 1, emphasising that everything came into being through Jesus, the Word who brings light into darkness. In contrast to the false promise of enlightenment in Genesis 3, Christ’s coming brings true illumination, life, and victory over sin and death.At Christmas, we celebrate this miracle: “The Son of God became man to enable men to become sons of God.” Pastor Cathal reminds us that to see Jesus is to see the Father — the perfect revelation of divine grace and truth. Through His incarnation and sacrifice, God’s love is made visible, offering every believer new life as a child of God.

.In this compelling sermon, The Second Advent, Mark Horgan examines the biblical promise of Christ’s return through passages from 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Corinthians 15, and Revelation 3. Drawing from Paul’s letters and Old Testament prophecy, Horgan reminds believers that the hope of the Second Coming should shape how we live today. He unpacks key end-times themes — including the rapture, resurrection, and the believer’s transformation — showing that Christ’s victory ensures both spiritual and physical renewal for His people.The sermon explores prophetic connections from Daniel, Jeremiah, and Revelation, offering clarity on differing tribulation views while encouraging believers to remain steadfast in faith and holy expectation. Emphasising the Bema Seat Judgment and heavenly rewards, Mark calls Christians to live purposefully, holding firm to the truth that “we will be like Him” and that a glorious future awaits all who trust in Jesus.

In The Priest’s Garments, David Mulligan brings the church into a powerful exploration of Exodus 28, showing how every detail of the high priest’s garments points prophetically to Jesus — our eternal High Priest — and to the life He calls us to live in these end times.Drawing from Matthew 22:36–40, David begins with Jesus’ command to love God and love our neighbour, contrasting this with the world’s message of self-love that collapses into judgement, anxiety, and self-condemnation when life breaks down. True love flows only from the Father — we must go back to the well of His love so we can pour it out on others.The heart of the message focuses on the fine linen, a picture of Christ’s righteousness woven through sacrifice, purity, and endurance. David explains how linen is formed — hammered fibres intertwined into a strong, breathable thread — mirroring Jesus’ suffering and perfect obedience on the cross. Linen is cool under pressure, protective in heat, and durable when unmixed. In the same way, Christ’s righteousness strengthens, shelters, and steadies believers, but becomes weakened when mixed with our own attempts at self-righteousness. We are made righteous entirely by Him.David also explores the breastplate stones of Exodus 28 — sardius (faith and protection), topaz (wisdom), carbuncle (guidance), emerald (divine favour) — each carrying spiritual meaning. These stones rest close to the heart of the High Priest, foreshadowing Jesus carrying His people, His gifts, and His calling over His heart continually.The message also highlights the gold setting (purity, unchanging nature of God), the one-piece garment (beginning and ending with Jesus), and the pomegranates and bells (fruitfulness and the ongoing work of Christ’s death covering our failures). Healing, David reminds us, is found in Christ Himself — not in our perfection — and it is available now.The sermon closes with a call to receive the unconditional love of Jesus, to wear His righteousness daily, and to ask the Holy Spirit to silence distractions so we can walk in wisdom, love, and holiness from glory to glory.

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In this powerful sermon on Acts 2, PJ Sexton traces the journey from the resurrection of Jesus to the birth of the early church at Pentecost. Drawing on Peter’s preaching, he shows how Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfilled prophecy and proved that it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him. PJ contrasts King David with King Jesus, emphasising Christ as the true prophet, priest, and king who conquered sin and now reigns at the right hand of God.PJ then unpacks the life of the early believers in Acts 2:42-47, highlighting the four pillars that shaped the church — teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. He warns how the enemy attacks these foundations through false teaching and disunity, and explains the depth of koinonia — a shared life, a blood-bought unity created by Christ Himself. With practical insight and heartfelt challenge, he calls the church to genuine fellowship, spiritual devotion, and to walk in the same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead.

In “Turn Around”, Pastor Cathal Duffy explores Hosea 14:1-9, where God lovingly calls His people to return to Him. The message centres on repentance — the spiritual U-turn that brings believers home to God’s mercy and restoration. Drawing parallels to the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Pastor Cathal highlights how life with God is infinitely better than life apart from Him.Through vivid imagery of renewal and growth, Hosea paints a picture of God’s steadfast love: He heals our waywardness, forgives freely, and restores our fruitfulness when we dwell under His shadow. The sermon reminds listeners that repentance is not a one-time act but a way of life, and that God’s grace both accepts us as we are and transforms us into who we’re meant to be.

In “Tree of Life”, Peter Burrows takes listeners on a journey from Eden to Calvary, revealing how God’s plan for restoration began in Genesis and was fulfilled through the cross. Drawing from Genesis 2–3, Galatians 5, and other key passages, Burrows shows how sin separated humanity from God — but through Jesus, the Tree of Life was made available again.The sermon traces three key trees: the Tree of Life in Eden (life lost), the Tree of Knowledge (sin and separation), and the Cross (life restored). Through Christ’s obedience, surrender, and victory, believers are invited into new life and eternal fellowship with God. The message closes with a call to personal surrender at the foot of the cross, embracing transformation by the Holy Spirit’s fruits — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

In Blessed: Living the Way of Jesus, Mark Horgan teaches from Matthew 5:3–10, revealing how the Beatitudes turn the world’s values upside down.We are saved by grace, and through Christ we are called to live with humility, mercy, and righteousness — qualities that reflect the heart of God.Jesus reminds us that those who mourn are comforted, the meek inherit the earth, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled.True blessing is found not in comfort or achievement, but in a life shaped by grace and truth.This message invites us to follow the example of Jesus — to be merciful, pure in heart, and peacemakers who bring unity and hope wherever we go.

In this heartfelt message, Walking in Love, Pastor Cathal Duffy teaches from Ephesians 4:22–5:2, showing how believers are called to live like God — marked by truth, kindness, and compassion. Paul reminds us that we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to live out our new identity with grace and integrity.This passage moves from the general to the specific: speak truthfully, deal with anger before it festers, forgive freely, and show compassion — just as God has shown compassion to us.Our obedience does not make us holy; it reflects the holy status we already have in Christ. Drawing on Philippians 2, Romans 8, and Luke 15, Pastor Cathal reminds us that sanctification takes time — but we are dearly loved children, called to imitate God and walk in love as Christ did.He took our place on the cross, demonstrating the fullness of God’s grace and truth. Walking in Love is a message that calls us to reflect Christ’s heart in every part of life — to forgive, to be kind, and to live each day in the power of His love.

In this powerful message, Learning Christ, Pastor Cathal Duffy unpacks Ephesians 4:17–25, calling believers to live from their new identity in Christ.Paul urges us to stop copying the world and instead to put off the old self and put on the new—a daily process of transformation through the Holy Spirit.Referencing 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:9–10, and Romans 12:2, Pastor Cathal explains that this renewal is not achieved by human effort but by God’s grace at work within us. Just as Jeremiah exchanged his prison garments for new clothes, we are clothed in righteousness and called to walk in holiness. Our obedience does not make us holy—it honours God—as we continually return to Jesus, learning Him and becoming more like Him. Learning Christ is a message of daily renewal and transformation, reminding us that through the Spirit, we are being shaped into His likeness.

In this inspiring message, Pastor Cathal Duffy unpacks Ephesians 4:7–14, showing how God’s grace equips every believer with unique spiritual gifts for the good of His church. Drawing from passages like Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Peter 4, Pastor Cathal highlights that all followers of Christ are called to ministry and have a vital role to play in the body of Christ.Using Psalm 68:18, he reminds us that Jesus — the victorious divine warrior — descended before ascending in triumph, distributing gifts to His people through the Holy Spirit. The sermon encourages believers to grow in faith, maturity, and unity, building up the church in love as each person serves with humility and purpose.“Good Grace” is a powerful reminder that the church grows as a team and that by God’s grace, we are being shaped into a dwelling fit for His presence.

In The Power of the Cross, Peter Burrows unpacks the central message of the gospel: the cross of Jesus Christ. Drawing from passages such as 2 Corinthians 5, John 3:16, Romans 5, and Isaiah 53, the sermon shows how the cross is where God’s justice was executed and His love displayed, a divine transaction where Christ bore our sin so that we might become the righteousness of God. Burrows highlights the danger of becoming too familiar with the story of the cross, urging believers to look again and see God’s power and grace at work. The message emphasises reconciliation, transformation, and the call of the church to share the gospel and live as ministers of reconciliation. The cross is not only our hope of eternal life but also the ongoing power of God at work in His people today.

In Called to Live, Pastor Cathal Duffy marks the turning point in Ephesians, where Paul shifts from theology to practicality — from creed to conduct. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1-6, Cathal emphasises living a life worthy of God’s calling: a life rooted in grace, shaped by humility, gentleness, and patience, and expressed in unity. The sermon explores how believers are called from death to life, saved by grace, and empowered by the Spirit to bear with one another in love. Highlighting Paul’s exhortation to Christian unity, sourced in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, it reminds us that at the foot of the cross we stand together on level ground.

In this sermon, The Covenant, David Mulligan explores Genesis 12–22 to reveal the depth of God’s promises to Abraham and their fulfilment through Isaac. From Abraham and Sarah’s attempts to bring about God’s promises in their own strength, to the miraculous birth of Isaac as the true child of the covenant, the message highlights God as the provider and sustainer. Mulligan points to Isaac carrying the wood for sacrifice as a foreshadowing of Christ carrying the cross, showing how submission, love, and faith are central to God’s covenant relationship. The sermon calls believers to trust in God’s timing, rest in His promises, and live in the joy, peace, and revelation that His covenant love brings.

In this sermon, Spiritually Transformed Life, Pastor Cathal Duffy explores Ezekiel 37:1-14, where God breathes life into a valley of dry bones. This vision demonstrates that no situation is too hopeless for God’s Spirit, who resurrects, restores, and transforms His people. Drawing on the creation of Adam — first formed and then filled with breath — Cathal emphasised how breath, wind, and Spirit weave throughout scripture as symbols of God’s life-giving power. Though sin brings judgment, God’s love never ceases, and His Spirit transforms lifeless bones into living warriors of hope. With support from passages in Ezekiel 36, Ephesians 2, and John 5, the sermon urges believers to embrace supernatural renewal and live as Spirit-filled people of faith and purpose.

In Giant Killers, Pastor Cathal Duffy unpacks the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17, highlighting how fear, intimidation, and psychological warfare can paralyse God’s people. While Israel trembled, David saw things differently — through God’s perspective. He declared that the battle belonged to the Lord, faced Goliath with courage, and fought not with worldly weapons but clothed in God’s strength.Drawing on Ephesians 6 and Romans 8, Cathal challenges believers to renew their thinking, speak words of faith, and recognise that our real battles are spiritual, not just physical. David’s victory foreshadows Jesus’ ultimate triumph on the cross, reminding us that in Him, every giant can fall. This sermon encourages believers to see, hear, speak, and fight differently — with confidence in God’s authority and victory.